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Best to get refurb from Apple if possible.
Battery not that big of a deal, if low on cycles, then just buy a new battery.
 
No

I purchased a used 13" 2010 MBP for $600 in January of 2011

I would pay maybe 500 for a 2010 and maybe 600 for a 2011 - 13"
 
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